Independent · Pattaya, Thailand
Pets in Pattaya, honestly reviewed and clearly explained
The complete resource for pet owners in and around Pattaya — an editorial directory of vets, groomers, boarding and more, plus plain-English guides to bringing a pet to Thailand, dog-friendly places, and what to do in an emergency.
Anonymous visits
We visit as ordinary customers — no PR tours, no special treatment.
Bills paid in full
Every bill is paid from our own funds. Nobody pays to appear here.
Zero paid placements
No sponsored listings, no affiliate links, no advertising. Ever.
A verdict, not advice
We rate the business experience — never the veterinary medicine.
The directory
Find pet care in Pattaya
Seven categories of pet business, each filterable by area. Phase one publishes verified facts — address, hours, services, languages — with honest verdicts added after our anonymous visits.
Vets & animal hospitals
General clinics, animal hospitals and 24-hour emergency care across Pattaya.
GroomingPet groomers
Dog and cat grooming salons — baths, clips, de-shedding and nail care.
BoardingBoarding & daycare
Pet hotels, kennels, catteries and daycare for when you travel or work.
SuppliesPet shops
Where to buy food, litter, toys and supplies — in person and nearby.
TrainingDog trainers
Obedience training and behaviour help from Pattaya-based trainers.
RelocationPet relocation agents
Import and export specialists who handle permits, flights and paperwork.
By area
Browse pet services by neighbourhood
From Naklua in the north to Sattahip in the south — find what is near you.
Guides & resources
Answers to what Pattaya pet owners search for
Plain-English guides, each one date-stamped and pointing you to the official source to verify against.
Bringing a pet to Thailand
The full import process — DLD permit, microchip, rabies and titer test, health certificate, airlines and arrival.
Out & aboutDog-friendly Pattaya
Beaches, cafes, restaurants, hotels, condos and parks that genuinely welcome dogs.
EmergencyPet emergencies & hazards
24-hour vets, first-aid steps, heatstroke, ticks, snakes and street-dog encounters in a hot climate.
Day to dayOwning a pet in Pattaya
Costs, hot-climate care, pet-friendly housing and where to walk your dog.
AdoptionAdopt a pet in Pattaya
The shelters and rescue organisations in and around Pattaya, and how adoption works.
MoneyPet insurance in Thailand
How pet insurance works here, what it covers, and whether it is worth it.
New to Pattaya with a pet?
Start with the essentials
A short orientation page covering the emergency numbers, finding a vet, the climate, and the first things every new pet owner in Pattaya should know.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is PattayaPets a vet?
No. PattayaPets is an independent editorial publication about pet businesses and pet ownership in Pattaya. It is not a veterinary practice and gives no veterinary advice. For any medical concern, always consult a qualified veterinarian. In a pet emergency, contact a 24-hour animal hospital directly.
How does PattayaPets review businesses?
The same way as the rest of the Pattaya Authority network: anonymous visits, with every bill paid in full. There are no paid placements, no sponsored listings and no affiliate links. Until a business has had a real anonymous visit, its page shows verified facts only and is marked ‘not yet reviewed’.
What does a verdict cover?
Verdicts — recommend, OK or avoid — describe the business experience only: booking, communication, English-speaking staff, billing transparency, cleanliness and comfort. PattayaPets never verdicts on veterinary medical quality. That judgement belongs to qualified vets and regulators.
Who is PattayaPets for?
Western expats and tourists in and around Pattaya who already have a pet, are planning to bring one to Thailand, or want to adopt one here. The guides are written in plain English with the assumption you may be new to Thailand.